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orange chicken and sesame salad
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Orange Chicken & Sesame Ginger Salad

Orange Chicken with Sesame Ginger Salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that is perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 802kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • salt
  • 2 eggs
  • Oil for frying
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 orange zested
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Green onions

For the salad:

  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup less-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • Zest from one orange
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 orange supremed
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup fried wonton strips
  • 2 green onions chopped

Instructions

For the chicken:

  • On a shallow plate, combine the cornstarch, flour and salt.
  • Whisk eggs in bowl.
  • Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture and then flour mixture. Set them on a paper towel while the oil heats.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until it reaches 375°F.
  • Add as many chicken pieces to the pan as can fit without being crowded. Cook for 2 minutes per side, until golden, then transfer to a wire rack. Continue with any additional chicken, until all is cooked.
  • In a medium pot, combine orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes. Bring to a boil. Mix together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoons of water. Add it to the boiling sauce and whisk until thickened. Add half of the orange zest.
  • Toss chicken with orange sauce. Garnish with green onion and remaining orange zest. Serve over rice, if desired.

For the salad:

  • In a jar or bowl, combine the sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, orange zest, and sesame seeds. Shake to emulsify.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the cabbage, lettuce, almonds, and orange slices. Pour on half the dressing and toss to coat. Add the avocados, wonton strips, green onions, and drizzle on more dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 802kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1571mg | Potassium: 1459mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 864IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 4mg